Category: Career
When Is It Time to Quit Your Job?
Leaving a job, particularly one that you thought was a great fit for you and your career, may be a difficult decision to make. Sometimes that decision is easy — we know early on that it’s a matter of time before we jump or get pushed to leave. But inRead More
5 Tips to Get Along with Your Boss
Work environments create strange bedfellows, bringing people together from all walks of life. And while individual job roles are clearly delineated, the whole team is essentially working on the same project — keeping the organization viable. As a result, harmony is essential for maximizing productivity and keeping job satisfaction high.Read More
What Freelancers Can Learn From TV Characters
Freelancers have to be people of tremendous character — our own decisions rule our destiny. Freelancing means more self-motivation, creating our own atmosphere and learning on the job . They say art imitates life, but I’ve heard the opposite as well. There is plenty of art we could look to, but whoRead More
How to Make Your Law Career Dreams Come True
When most humanities majors eventually make the decision to take the LSAT and go to law school, they imagine a career path that will be easy to travel. After three short years of schooling — and after more than 16 years, what’s an additional three? — they will graduate withRead More
The Wide, Wild World of Nursing School
There are a lot of offerings when it comes to nursing school. How do you understand the differences? A BSN usually takes four years to complete, and the curriculum is much the same as an ADN but with more in-depth study and more hands-on experience. Nurses with BSN degrees simplyRead More
Get Your Career on Track with an M.S. in Accounting
The job market is finally seeing some growth since the 2007 recession. In September, USA Today reported that the unemployment rate fell below 6 percent for the first time since 2008. The same article also said that experts predict jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher would show the mostRead More
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Noticed
The cover letter you submit along with your résumé isn’t just a throwaway; it’s an extremely important part of your job application. Your cover letter provides a great opportunity to make your case directly to the hiring manager. Take advantage of this opportunity by customizing your cover letter for eachRead More
5 Tips for a Bigger Better Career
Being positive can help at work and not just because you might feel better about yourself because you have a positive attitude. There’s actual science that shows positivity can change our whole life and even increase our success at work. Professor Barbara Fredrickson, a professor of psychology at the UniversityRead More